The End of the International Year of Chemistry?

1:57 AM MST | December 14, 2011 | Alex Scott in Brussels

Oh no it’s not. Don't think for one minute that the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) has been pushed off into the long grass. The legacy of IYC is set to continue well beyond this year’s organized series of chemistry events and discussions; leading chemical companies have pledged to continue to talk out more about all the good stuff that chemistry can do; collaborate more closely with academia and policy makers; and increase their programs to engage with students. IYC, additionally, has been the catalyst that has enabled a new connection...